The average train between Chichester and Exeter takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Chichester to Exeter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Chichester and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chichester is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Exeter at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Southampton Central and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chichester to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Chichester station and arriving at Exeter station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Chichester to Exeter train services, operated by Southern, depart from Chichester station.
Chichester to Exeter train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Exeter Central station.
Book your Chichester to Exeter train tickets online with Southern, Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Chichester and Exeter is 193.6 km. The road distance is 234 km.
You can take a train from Chichester to Exeter Central via Southampton Central and Salisbury in around 4h 26m.